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Old 02-19-2011, 04:22 AM
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I have one of those. They work great and make it so easy!
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Old 02-19-2011, 04:26 AM
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I make my own binding 2 1/2". You may already know this but just in case a helpful tip when making your own binding (read it somewhere a long time ago but don't remember where) is to pin a safety pin at the end of your ironing board and guide your binding through it as you are pressing. This works great for me and might be helpful to you and others. Since I enjoy making scrap quilts I make scrappy bindings.
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Old 02-19-2011, 04:31 AM
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I make my own, 2 1/4 is the cut I use, but need to get one of the binding makers I have heard about.
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Old 02-19-2011, 04:36 AM
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I make my own 2 1/2" bias binding using the continuous binding strip method and iron a single fold. I then fold it accordion style into a plastic bowl with a slot cut in the lid and feed the beginning edge out the slot. I have been saving my leftovers to use on smaller or scrappy projects.
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Old 02-19-2011, 04:56 AM
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I make my own. I like the idea of being able to match my binding however I want. I usually use a piece of what I have in the quilt.
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Old 02-19-2011, 05:18 AM
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I make my own binding using a continuous tube strip method and cutting it 2 1/2" wide if cotton and 3" if flannel. I often cut bindings ahead in colours that I know I will need (red, dark blue, green) press and roll them on paper towel rolls and stick them in my binding bin. As I usually make scrap quilts, these pre-made bindings are often just what I need. I save any leftovers and use them for bibs or join them and use them on another scrap quilt.
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Old 02-19-2011, 05:24 AM
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I always make my own. 2 1/4 inch, cut on the bias I use a piece of PVC pipe, about 15" long and 2" diameter, and roll the assembled strip around it. Then can feed it easily on to the edge of the quilt.

I'm curious about those of you who say you use 3". If you're attaching it to the front of the quilt first, do you still use a 1/4 seam? Seems like you'd have a lot of extra ... do you fold it all on to the back?
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Old 02-19-2011, 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by candi
I make my own too, never knew you could buy it made, lol. But I cut it into 2 1/4 inches strips and join them on the diagonal, fold lengthwise in half and press and then attach to the quilt attempting to miter the corners :mrgreen:
I do mine exactly like you, attempting being the key word. :)
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I make my own. Using one of the fabrics in the quilt.
Cut 2 3/4 inches, iron in half.
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Old 02-19-2011, 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by candi
I make my own too, never knew you could buy it made, lol. But I cut it into 2 1/4 inches strips and join them on the diagonal, fold lengthwise in half and press and then attach to the quilt attempting to miter the corners :mrgreen:
me too
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